Bamboo Mañalac
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Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac[3] (Tagalog pronunciation: [mɐɲaˈlɐk]; born March 21, 1976),[4][5] popularly known as Bamboo Mañalac or simply by the mononym Bamboo, is a Filipino musician and singer-songwriter. He began his career as vocalist and original frontman of Rivermaya and later fronted his own band, Bamboo. Bamboo band disbanded in 2011 and Mañalac then pursued a solo career and released his first solo album, No Water, No Moon.
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Birth name | Francisco Gaudencio Lope Belardo Mañalac |
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Born | (1976-03-21) March 21, 1976 (age 48)[1] Quezon City, Philippines[2] |
Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | PolyEast Records |
Website | Official website |
Mañalac is known for his distinct vocals, which combines elements of rock with a mellow technique; he also has a notably eccentric style in live performances. His musical and singing style as well as his band's polished sound have made him an icon in the Philippine music industry.